Zendaya and Anna Sawai both interpreted the 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” in similar ways, but with different references. At Monday’s event, the two actresses showed up in crisp white tailored suits and coordinated hats, creating a twinning moment on the red carpet.
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Styled by Law Roach, Zendaya’s outfit featured a custom Louis Vuitton suit and Bulgari jewelry. It included a vest with small silver buttons and a button-up shirt and coordinated tie for a wholly monochrome look.
Different fashion icons, including Diana Ross and Bianca Jagger, inspired Zendaya’s look.
Diana Ross in “Mahogany.”
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On the red carpet, Zendaya watched Ross enter the event and said, “She’s the reference!” Ross wore a similar look in “Mahogany” (1975).
On Instagram, Law Roach revealed his inspiration from Jagger’s 1971 wedding suit for Zendaya’s look.
Mick and Bianca Jagger at their wedding in 1971.
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Jagger was known for favoring tailored silhouettes in her public appearances. During her wedding to Mick Jagger, she ditched the traditional wedding dress for a white suit made by Yves Saint Laurent.
Meanwhile, Anna Sawai’s Met Gala outfit featured a custom Dior suit and Cartier jewelry. The look was a nod to ’70s tailoring and could also be interpreted as a reference to Ross. Sawai was styled by Karla Welch, who also dressed Ross’ daughter, Trace Ellis Ross, for the event.
Anna Sawai
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On Instagram, Welch commented on the similarities between Sawai’s and Zendaya’s outfits. “We can add homage to Zendaya as well,” she wrote. The stylist also tagged Law Roach in a different post, saying, “Great minds.”
The 2025 Met Gala, held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, featured the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The event highlighted Black dandyism and menswear, with a “Tailored for You” dress code. Cochairs include Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour.